Most of you who stay tuned to this blog, all know that I am usually in full agreement with all the models that Pro-Hunter chooses to modify. They definitely turn regular Rolex watches into to cult classics. Usually these modifications are warranted on current production Rolex pieces that have history and collectibility over the last 40 years. So I was absolutely baffled when I saw that that Pro-Hunter has completely made over the Rolex Steel and Platinum Yacht-Master into a stealth timepiece.
In comparison to the vintage models, the Yacht-Master has only had history for the last ten or so years. In my opinion, to make this modification to the Steel and Platinum Yacht-Master is way premature and doesn’t warrant this sort of homage due to it’s modern pedestrian nature. This is the sort of thing I would expect from Bamford or anybody trying to emmulate Pro-Hunter. I understand this may serve a need to anyone who wants to wear a Steel and Platinum Yacht-Master and thinks it’s too flashy in Steel and Platinum, but the whole point to Pro-Hunter is paying tribute to the vintage pieces by making the current versions better. Just in case you are interested here are the details.
– Diamond Like Carbon Coating
– 40mm Case
– 31 jewels
– Gloss Black dial with Maxi Luminous Markers
– Diamond Like Carbon Coating on Case and Full Bracelet
– Diamond Like Carbon Coating on Platinum Bezel
– Sapphire Crystal
– Individually engraved case back (001-100)
– Waterproof to 100m/300feet
– Brand New with Box and Papers
– 2 Year In House Warranty
Limited to 100 Pieces Only.
Launched March 2010
Price GBP £ 12950.00
JOHNNY FLYBACK 